Apple has in its ranks more attracted high-ranking experts from the automotive industry, including one of the former leaders of Ford, Steve Zadeskyja who is now reportedly led project for the production of electric cars.

Within the company, it was decided that the electric car to work at least 1,800 people, according to the WSJ. Production electric car of Apple to become a direct competitor to Tesla, whose chief executive has confirmed that he spoke with the leaders of Apple.

The company Tesla plans in late 2015 to present Model X, a luxury SUV, the first sedan, Model 3, is scheduled to arrive in 2017. Nissan, Chevrolet, BMW and Ford have electric cars on the market, and other manufacturers, such as Audi, Mercedes and Porsche, are working to make their products offer market electric cars.